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Freed ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina arrives in US
HOUSTON (AP) - The man who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda" and was freed by Rwanda last week from a terrorism sentence returned Wednesday to the United States, where he will reunite with his family a...
Mar 29, 2023
The non-disparagement clause; some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced
Athletes' fears of repercussions if they talk about problems they see in their sport have been cited as one reason for Canada's current safe-sport crisis. In order to receive just over $21,000 annuall...
Mar 29, 2023
Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks released veteran American running back James Wilder Jr. on Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 232-pound Wilder appeared in 15 games over two seasons with Edmonton. He ran for ...
Mar 29, 2023
Fatal stabbing casts a pall over downtown Vancouver neighbourhood as court date set
VANCOUVER - The fatal stabbing of a 37-year-old father outside a downtown Vancouver Starbucks is casting a pall over the normally bustling block. Passersby have been pausing to pay their respects to P...
Mar 29, 2023
7 California officers charged in death of man in custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prosecutors charged seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse with involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection with the 2020 death of a man who screamed "I can't ...
Mar 29, 2023
N.W.T. releases strategy to reduce alcohol-related harms
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government has released its first strategy aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms. It details 15 actions the territory plans to take by the end of March 2028 t...
Mar 29, 2023
Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation aiming to engage newcomer art professionals
Event NameEngaging Newcomer and Immigrant Art Professionals (For Arts Organizations, Artist Run Centres, Performing organizations etc) Event DateMay 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Event VenueZoom (Free RSVP) D...
Mar 29, 2023
Impressive 2022 takes Canada's Monet Chun to Augusta Women's National Amateur
An impressive season of amateur golf has taken Canada's Monet Chun to one of the most storied courses in the world. Chun, from Richmond Hill, Ont., teed off at the Augusta National Women's Amateur on ...
Mar 29, 2023
39 agricultural research projects across Alberta get $11.49 million
Agricultural researchers across Alberta are receiving funding for a wide array of projects.The Agricultural Funding Consortium (AFC) has announced a total of $11.49 million in funding for 39 research ...
Mar 29, 2023
OHL found no evidence of tampering with draft, commissioner says
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League confirmed Wednesday the league conducted an independent third-party investigation to probe allegations of parents paying for their sons to be selected in the 2022 O...
Mar 29, 2023